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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Social Welfare Schemes in the Country
The schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment are meant for the weaker sections of society, including women. While in some schemes percentage of funds or seats are earmarked for women, some women specific initiatives are as under:
- The three Corporations under the administrative control of the Ministry have schemes of Mahila Kisan Yojana, Mahila Samriddi Yojana, New Swarnima Yojana and Mahila Adhikarita Yojana.
- Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens has a component for 50 elderly senior citizen women under the scheme of Senior Citizen Homes.
SCHEMES BEING IMPLEMENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
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Programme/Schemes
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Schemes for Scheduled Caste 
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Pre Matric Scholarship for SCs
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Post Matric Scholarship for SCs
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3.
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Free Coaching for SCs and Other Backward Classes 
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Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
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Strengthening of machinery for Enforcement of Protection of Civil Right Act 1955 and Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989
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6.
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Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojna for Boys
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Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojna for Girls
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Assistance to Voluntary Organisations. for SCs
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Pre-matric Scholarships for the children of those engaged in unclean occupation
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10.
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Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Castes Sub Plan
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11.
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National Fellowship for SCs
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12.
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Self Employment Scheme of Liberation & Rehabilitation of Scavengers
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13.
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National Overseas Scholarship for SCs
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14.
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Top Class Education for SCs
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15.
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Assistance to Scheduled Castes Development Corporations 
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National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation
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National Safai Karmachari Finance and Development Corporation
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18.
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Venture Capital Funds for SCs
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19.
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Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for SCs
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Schemes for Backward Classes 
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20.
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBCs students
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Post-Matric Scholarship for OBCs students
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Construction of Hostel for OBC Boys and Girls
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Dr. Ambedkar Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loan for Overseas Studies for OBCs/EBCs
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Assistance for Skill Development of OBCs/EBCs/DNTs
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National Fellowship for OBCs
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Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC students
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Scheme for Development of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Tribes  
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National Backward Classes Development Corporation
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Schemes for Senior Citizen and Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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29.
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Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna
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Scheme for prevention of Alcoholism and Substance  Abuse.
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Scheme for the Persons with Disabilities
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Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchase/Fitting of Aids and Appliances  Scheme
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Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad takes charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance
Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad took charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, here, today.
Dr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad takes charge as Minister of State
in the Ministry of Finance in North Block today.
Dr Karad is a first time member of the Rajya Sabha. Active in public service, he has served as Mayor of Aurangabad Municipal Corporation and also as Chairman of Marathwada Legal Development Corporation. Dr Karad is 64 years old and a doctor by profession.
In addition to an MBBS degree, Dr Karad is an MS in General Surgery, an MCh in Paediatric Surgery and an FCPS in General Surgery from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and from Mumbai University..
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
AEPC organizes training Session for budding exporters at “Vanijya Utsav”
As a part of ‘Vanijya Saptah’ being observed by Department of Commerce, a training session for budding exporters was today organized at AEPC Apparel House Gurugram, Haryana. Dr LB Singhal, Secretary General, Apparel Export Promotion Council  enlightened the exporters on Production Linked Incentive scheme, which is an export facilitative instrument. Prof MP Singh and Prof Harkirat Singh, guest speakers from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade , also attended the session.
Guest Speaker Prof Harkirat Singh during the training session
Dr L B Singhal, Secretary General, AEPC during the training session
The training session was followed by a panel discussion on 'Export Opportunities and Challenges: Sector Specific Issues'. It had representatives from Okhla Garment & Textile Cluster, APEDA, Jindal Basmati Pvt Ltd, EEPC, BCCI Bahadurgarh, Sampla and Rohad Industries Association, and Handloom Manufacturing Association, Panipat.
The Department of Commerce is observing the ‘Vanijya Saptah’  during the period 20-26 September, 2021. A slew of programmes and events are being organized across the country highlighting Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Showcasing India as a Rising Economic Force and Green & Swachh SEZs besides handholding sessions focusing on ‘From Farm to Foreign Lands’ and exporter conclaves, ‘Vanijya Utsav’, covering all 739 districts of the country.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Promoting Research Works in Medical Colleges and Hospitals
To promote and support research environment in country’s medical colleges and hospitals, Indian Council of Medical Research , an autonomous body under Department of Health Research , is supporting research activities in 119 medical colleges and hospitals. Further, Department of Health Research  has set up 92 Multi-Disciplinary Research Units  and 118 Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories  in various medical colleges. Besides this, the Department also supports competitive health research and human resource development in medical colleges/hospitals under the schemes of “Grant-in-aid”  and “Human Resource Development” .
In order to enhance the research activities for better and time bound output, multi-centric projects are initiated with a nodal lab and DHR-Indian Council of Medical Research coordinates the activity.
Government possesses the data relating to year-wise sanctioned projects/researchers of GIA and HRD schemes is available with DHR. Further, DHR and ICMR maintains a portal of women researchers in biomedical research in the field of medical sciences.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN COAST GUARD SHIP C-161 COMMISSIONED AT PORBANDAR
05 Jan 2018, Ahmedabad
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-161 was commissioned today at Porbandar. The induction is a part of ongoing efforts by the Coast Guard to strengthen coastal security. It will strengthen the security umbrella of west coast and also help augment patrolling to prevent illicit activities such as infiltration, smuggling and illegal fishing.
ICGS C-161 shall be based at Vadinar under the administrative and operational control of the Commander Coast Guard Region . Air Marshal RK Dhir PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command commissioned the Interceptor Boat built by M/s Bharati Defence and Infrastructure Limited in the presence of Inspector General Rakesh Pal, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region  and other distinguished guests from various Central and State agencies.
The Interceptor Boat C-161 is 27.64 mtrs in length, with a displacement of 107 tons and can achieve max speed of 35 knots. The IB is capable of undertaking multifarious tasks such as surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and rendering assistance to boats and craft in distress at sea. The IB is capable of operating in shallow water as well as deep seas. The boat is provided with advanced navigational and communication equipment for safe navigation. The quick reaction ability coupled with modern equipment and systems provides her the capability to respond to any developing maritime situation. The boat is commanded by Dy Commandant Gaurav Verma and will be based at Vadinar.
In an effort to augment its afloat capability, the Indian Coast Guard at Gujarat is acquiring varied new platforms. As per the basing plan, the Region  shall be placing nine additional ships in the Gujarat region by year 2021. This force multiplication with vessels designed for assorted roles, is in the wake of heightened security scenario of the region. The reinforcement of Coastal security mechanism in the state is also reflective of a synergised effort in tandem with various stakeholders.
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Special Service and Features
APEDA requests Padma Shri winner Pappammal to be "Ambassador of Organic Producers"
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has requested Padma Shri awardee Smt.Pappammal to be the "Ambassador of Organic Producers" to inspire other progressive farmers in the country.
In a letter to Coimbatore-based Smt Pappammal, APEDA Chairman Dr M Angamuthu said, "I respectfully convey my sincere gratitude for being conferred with the Padma Shri by the Government of India on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day."
Stating that he was delighted by Smt Pappammal's passion in undertaking organic farming specially by growing Millets, Pulses, Corn and recently Banana in 2.5 acres of land and the untiring efforts in nurturing the nature from a very young age, Dr Angamuthu said she has achieved excellence in the field.
("As an admiration for the overwhelming dedication and commitment in practicing organic farming and guiding farmers, kindly accept our request as "Ambassador of Organic Producers" in order to inspire other progressive farmers in the country to adopt organic farming and accomplish monumental feat such as yours" he mentioned.
Ministry of Power
NTPC declares Q3/ 9M FY22 Unaudited Results
PAT  up by 12.91%  & 13.96% 
The Country’s largest power generator- NTPC Ltd., with a present group installed capacity of 67,757.42 MW, declared the unaudited financial results for Q3/9M FY22 on 29 January 2022.
NTPC group has recorded gross generation of 87.92 Billion Units in Q3 FY22 and 264.70 Billion Units in 9M FY22 as against 76.53 Billion Units and 222.41 Billion Units during the previous corresponding periods of last year registering an increase of 14.88% and 19.01% respectively. On standalone basis, the gross generation of NTPC for Q3 FY22 was 72.70 Billion Units and in 9M FY22 was 219.26 Billion Units as compared to 65.42 Billion Units and 193.28 Billion Units in the corresponding previous periods registering an increase of 11.13% and 13.44% respectively. Coal stations achieved a Plant Load Factor of 68.95% as against National Average of 57.02% during the 9M FY22.
On standalone basis, Total Income was ₹ 29,837.13 crore in Q3 FY22 and ₹ 85,912.38 crore in 9M FY22 as against ₹ 25,268.56 crore and ₹ 75,312.89 crore during the previous corresponding periods of last year. PAT was ₹ 4,131.99 crore in Q3 FY22 and ₹ 10,489.53 crore in 9M FY22 as against ₹ 3,315.34 crore and ₹ 9,290.30 crore during the previous corresponding periods of last year, registering an increase of 24.63% and 12.91% respectively.
On consolidated basis, Total Income was ₹ 33,783.62 crore in Q3 FY22 and ₹ 97,269.89 crore in 9M FY22 as against ₹ 28,387.27 crore and ₹ 83,859.59 crore during the previous corresponding periods of last year. PAT was ₹ 4,626.11 crore in Q3 FY22 and ₹ 11,760.78 crore in 9M FY22 as against ₹ 3,876.36 crore and ₹ 10,319.91 crore during the previous corresponding periods of last year, registering an increase of 19.34% and 13.96% respectively.
The Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend for FY22 @ 40% of paid-up share capital i.e. ₹ 4/- per equity share of face value of ₹10/- each.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Import of Paper brought under Compulsory Registration from 1st October
Move addresses dumping concerns of domestic paper industry and also checks re-routing of goods through other countries in lieu of trade agreements
The import policy of major paper products has been amended from ‘Free’ to ‘Free subject to compulsory registration under Paper Import Monitoring System’. A notification to this effect has been issued by DGFT yesterday.
This order shall be applicable on a range of paper products, such as newsprint, handmade paper, wallpaper base, duplicating paper, coated paper, uncoated paper, Litho and offset paper, tissue paper, parchment paper, carbon paper, wall paper, envelops, toilet paper, cartons, account books, labels, bobbins, etc. All imports arriving on or after 1.10.2022 shall be governed by this policy.
Paper products like currency paper, bank bond and cheque paper, security printing paper, etc. have been excluded from this policy change.
Domestic paper industry has been raising issues of dumping of paper products in the domestic market by way of under-invoicing, entry of prohibited goods by mis-declaration, re-routing goods through other countries in lieu of trade agreements. A large proportion of paper products are imported under “Others” category Tariff Lines. The move will also go a long way in promoting Make In India and Atmanirbhar in this category.
A user friendly interface has been created for the implementation of Paper Import Monitoring System . Any importer will be able to obtain an automatic registration number online by paying a registration fee of Rs. 500/- . The importer can apply for registration not earlier than 75th day and not later than 5th day before the expected date of arrival of import consignment. The automatic registration Number thus granted shall remain valid for a period of 75 days. Multiple Bill of Entries shall be allowed in same registration number within the validity period of registration for the permitted quantity. Online facility of registration will be available from 15.07.2022.
Ministry of Education
Monitoring of Private Universities
National Assessment and Accreditation Council  is the recognized accreditation agency in the Country for all Higher Educational  Institutions. As per procedure for accreditation, the Institutions/Universities submit the data and information in the prescribed format to NAAC. The data are validated by a peer team constituted by NAAC before submission of its report to NAAC for accreditation of the Institutions. At times, NAAC, thorough its visiting team and complaints / RTIs from the stakeholders, has noticed that various Institutions have submitted fraudulent data for acquiring higher grade. These complaints are considered by visiting team of NAAC before assigning the final scores under the respective components of assessment.
To avoid submission of fraudulent data by the Institutions for accreditation, NAAC has taken following steps:
i. It is mandatory for the Institutions to upload the information provided to NAAC on their website and retain the information on their website until completion of the validity period of accreditation and provide access to all the stakeholders.
ii. Institutions are instructed to videograph the whole assessment exercise and submit the same to NAAC and also upload on its website.
iii. A Complainants Management Committee has been established which looks into the complaints especially those received after accreditation for initiating necessary action.
iv. The new procedure of Assessment and Accreditation  implemented by NAAC w.e.f. July 2017, has introduced an additional step, wherein the data submitted by Institution are subjected to a Data Verification and Validation  process. The new process has also provision for imposing severe penalties on Institutions submitting fraudulent data.
There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government to set up a Regulatory Commission for monitoring the performance of Private Universities. All existing private universities are established by the Act of their respective State Legislatures. These universities are governed and regulated by their respective State Acts and University Grants Commission   Regulations, 2003. As far as Private Deemed to be Universities are concerned, they are regulated by UGC  Regulations, 2016. As per the Regulations, UGC conducts periodic inspection of these Universities and deficiencies, if any, observed during inspection are communicated to respective University for rectification. In addition, various Professional Regulatory Councils viz. Bar Council of India , Dental Council of India , Indian Nursing Council , Medical Council of India , National Council for Teacher Education , Pharmacy Council of India , etc. also review these Universities in their respective areas. Further, ranking of Higher Educational Institutions done by the Government under National Institutional Ranking Framework acts as performance indicator.
This information was given by the Minister of State , Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey today in a written reply to a Lok Sabha question.
Prime Minister's Office
PM praises Central Railway for achieving 100% electrification of entire Broad Gauge Network
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has complimented to the entire team of Central Railway for achieving 100% electrification of entire Broad Gauge Network.
Responding to the tweet by Central Railway, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"Outstanding feat. Compliments to the entire team."
Special Service and Features
Workers of NHRIMH receive wage arrears around Rs. One crore after intervention of Central Labor Enforcement Officer
Thiruvananthapuram: June 13, 2023
Following the intervention of the Labor Enforcement Office under the Union Ministry of Labour, the National Homeopathic Research Institute in Mental Health , Kottayam, has disbursed wage arrears around Rs. One crore to workers.
Rs 98,84,650 issued by the head of the institution for arrears of wages were distributed to the workers today.
87 contract workers employed at the National Homoeopathic Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam have received wage hike and arrears due to the intervention of the Ministry of Labour. The central government had revised the wages from June 2018. The workers approached the Central Labor Enforcement Officer as it was not implemented in the establishment. On the basis of the complaint, the Central Labour Enforcement Officer conducted a detailed inspection and found a reduction of Rs 96,23,488 in the wages of the employees. Subsequently the Central Labor Enforcement Officer collected other relevant information in this regard. Based on the information obtained during the inspection etc., an application was submitted to the authority under the Minimum Wages Act for the workers.
After hearing all the parties, the Authority found the application submitted by the Labor Enforcement Officer to be legal and factual and ordered to revise the wages within fifteen days and also to pay compensation of Rs.1000 to each worker.
Based on this order, the head of the establishment handed over checks in the name of each worker to the Labour Enforcement Officer. NHRIMH Officer in Charge Dr. K.C. Muraleedharan and Central Labor Enforcement Officer Shri. Landa Muralikrishna handed over the wage arrears to the employees at NHRIMM, Kottayam.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: ONGC Tripura Asset organizes seminar and cyclothon to usher in a greener tomorrow
As a part of the observance of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited ’s Tripura Asset organized a seminar on Exploration & Production and cyclothon to usher a greener tomorrow. Tripura Asset at Agartala organized the E&P seminar on “Role of Hydrocarbon Industry in the Future Economy of Tripura”, which was chaired by Secretary of Industry & Commerce, Tripura Shri P K Goyal and ED-Asset Manager Shri Tarun Malik. The seminar, focused on the key areas of the role of Hydrocarbon Industry in the Future Economy of Tripura State and the seminar aimed to increase collaboration among the various business partners in the E&P business in Tripura.
ED-Asset Manager informed about the success of the MPD Campaign that targeted the Lower Bhuban and Renji formations and that in future there could be a possibility of striking oil in Tripura. He emphasized on making a big paradigm shift from the conventional coal and oil based economy to gas based economy in the State of Tripura. Shri P K Goyal spoke about the roadblocks in gas industry and their alleviation through better and increased collaboration were evaluated.
To celebrate the 75th year of our independence as well as to sensitize the populace the importance of cycling, Tripura Asset organized a Cyclothon. The event ensured that all important messages of mainstreaming low-carbon mobility and safe roads are conveyed to the larger public.
MLA of Badarghat Mimi Majumdar graced the event and lauded the role of ONGC in organizing the event. She appreciated the proactive role ONGC played during the trying times of pandemic by providing relief material to the needy.
Prime Minister's Office
PM calls for public participation for a Swacch Bharat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has said Swachh Bharat is the collective responsibility of all citizens of the country and that public participation is very important in this direction. Shri Modi also asked everyone to take out an hour tomorrow at 10 am to maintain cleanliness and help build a brighter future for the country.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“स्वच्छ भारत देश के सभी परिवारजनों की सामूहिक जिम्मेदारी है। इस दिशा में जनभागीदारी का हर एक प्रयास बहुत अहम है। आइए, कल सुबह 10 बजे एकजुट होकर एक घंटा स्वच्छता को समर्पित करें और देश के उज्ज्वल भविष्य के निर्माण में अपना हाथ बटाएं।”
PIB Headquarters
PAYMENT OF WAGES FOR CONTRACT EMPLOYEES THROUGH BANK ACCOUNTS-DEPUTY CHIEF COMMISSIONER Dr.SHYAM SUNDAR
The Deputy Chief Labour Commissioner Dr. Syam Sunder said that the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India hiked the minimum wages 42 percent this year. While addressing a press conference here on Wednesday he said that the government of India has made amendments to the wage act. As per the amendments made to wage act, the wages of contract employees be paid through bank accounts only. The government has also made amendments to bonus act by increasing the bonus ceiling from rupees 3500 to Rs.7000. to get the bonus the minimum wage is also increased from Rupees 10 thousand to Rupees 21 thousand.
During the last three years 990 industrial disputes settled and 73,814 workers benefitted, he added. Dr. Syam Sundar said that the 14147 number of workmen got benefited as a result of filing claim cases under minimum wages act and payment was made to the tune of Ruprees 2 crores 71 lakhs and 58 thousand. Another 368 workmen were granted relief as a result of filing claim cases under payment of Gratuity act and the payment was made to the tune of Rupees 3.50 crores. At the same time 5589 inspections were conducted and 53,054 irregularities were detected, Dr.Syam Sunder said.
He said that the 8286 bank accounts have been opened for unorganised workers through 150 camps in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He also informed that the labour department has conducted 17 secret ballot elections of the trade unions in various industrial establishments in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Shri S.Raman, Regional Labour Commissioner , Shri Vijaya Mohan, Sub Regional Employment Officer, National Career Service Centre for SC/STs, Shri Sharma and Shri Ramesh, Labour Enforcement Officers and Shri Lakshman, Assistant Labour Commissioner also attended.
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